INSTRUCTOR:
Sempei Garry Pascal
|
|
Mission
Kyokushin for All is a unique program developed specifically for
children from five to twelve years of age who fall within the autism
spectrum (high functioning). It helps to allow them to achieve
their full potential and independence by contributing towards their
skills and abilities needed to be successful in their communities.
Kyokushin Karate is a style of stand-up, full contact karate, founded
in 1964 by Masutatsu Oyama. Kyokushinkai is Japanese for the
society of the ultimate truth and is rooted in a philosophy of
self-improvement, discipline and hard training.
Course Description
Kyokushin for All is a program specifically for young children that
fall within the autism spectrum that are high functioning and are
either limited or challenged in their engagement with daily community
activities due to physical, mental and psychosocial limitations as a
result of their disability.
This course consists of self-defense techniques involving kicking,
punching, and blocking as well as meditation techniques. It will be
taught in French, English, and Japanese. By the end of each
session, the participants will obtain some skills and knowledge of how
to defend themselves.
Benefits
Attention span and focus
Strength and flexibility
Cardiovascular functioning and fitness
Motor planning skills
Gross motor skills
Sensory processing skills
Social skills
Self-esteem and self confidence
Some ability to defend themselves in the community
Qualifications
Each participant must have the cognitive ability to
decipher when it is appropriate to use Karate. Martial Arts is a
form of self defense and should not be used to provoke. It is
always better to avoid confrontation.
Paperwork must be completed prior to participation
in this program by a parent.
Student must be independent with mobility during
each class session. Physical fitness is essential and will be
worked on during every class. The young student will have to
perform jumping jacks, pushups, sit ups, among other forms of physical
exercise. The students age and ability will always be respected,
however this will be required.
The student will hear loud noises during the class as
there is a lot of energy being used by both the teacher(s) and
students. In Japanese, we call this Kiai. It commonly
refers to a short yell during a strike or a technique which is
usually linked to an inner gathering of energy released in a single
explosive focus of will.
The student must be able to accept being touched
with physical contact (with control and supervision) as punching,
kicking, and self defensive techniques will be taught and practiced
during every session.
Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
at all times.
This course will be ten 50 minute sessions and is intended to introduce
the child to the world of Karate (Kyokushin style). Once
completed, and the child enjoyed the experience, we encourage them to
join our regularly scheduled classes offered throughout the week to
various age groups and levels, including adults.
Price
The cost for the ten week course is $159 plus applicable taxes.
The child will receive a karate uniform upon signing.
Dates
The course will run on Saturdays from 1:45 PM to 2:35 PM from September
25, 2010 to December 04, 2010.
Location
Seishin Karate
3677 boul. St-Jean (corner Blue Haven)
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Que. H9G 1X2
Tel. 514.626.9173
|
|
